Graeme Willingham as he was stopped in his tracks by a ‘Tigers’ sign on a wall in a Fez laneway in Morocco. This stimulated much footy discussion within the travelling group at the time.
Almanac (Footy) Art: Not another bloody ‘Art of Football’ exhibition!
March 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
Citrus Bob Utber’s art curating career has come out of retirement with ‘The Art of Football’ exhibiting at the Balranald Art Gallery.
Purple Thistle
February 2, 2022 by 7 Comments
Encountering a purple thistle while out rambling took Kate Birrell back through the years to Diggers Rest and memories of her encounter with the Sunbury Rock Music Festival. If she had her time over again…
Almanac Life: Friday Night Rivers
October 8, 2021 by 7 Comments
The gathering storm, the carpark, a mystery man, and squawking magpies are all part of Kate Birrell’s day before she sets off on her jog.
Almanac Art: Wednesday night – Disrupted
August 25, 2021 by 1 Comment
Kate Birrell’s latest, on listening to Raf Epstein during Melbourne’s latest lockdown.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Eddie Betts’s Shorts’ – Steve Rogers
May 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Steve Rogers expresses his love of footy with memories of icons of the game, especially Eddie Betts’s shorts.
Almanac Life: Summer Trip
January 10, 2021 by 9 Comments
Kate Birrell remembers the joys of a summer trip with her family of eight piled snugly in the Ford Fairmont to visit her grandparents in Albury in the 70s.
Almanac Art: Day of the 2020 Grand Final
October 27, 2020 by 16 Comments
Tiger fan Kate Birrell shares her long, long day of waiting for the night of the Grand Final that inspired yet another superb artwork.
Almanac Roadtrips: Tea in Taree
January 7, 2020 by 6 Comments
Kate Birrell and family take the road to Taree, and arrive just in time for tea.
Santa, where the bloody hell are you?
December 22, 2019 by 7 Comments
Where’s Santa when you want him? Taking it easy of course! A Merry Christmas from Kate Birrell. [Fantastic Kate! Your art work is an integral part of the Footy Almanac. Many thanks from the Eds.]
Almanac Art: Kate Birrell’s original artwork for The Tigers Almanac 2019 is up for auction
December 19, 2019 by 1 Comment
Kate Birrell’s original artwork for The Tigers Almanac 2019 is up for auction. Bids close on Friday 20 December.
A Six on the Sixth
December 7, 2019 by 8 Comments
Kate Birrell is a proud parent experiencing the joy of watching a growing son and his deeds on the cricket field, especially clocking a cracking six!
Almanac Art: Not Another Bloody Football Art Show! Yep!
August 2, 2019 by 1 Comment
Come along and help Citrus Bob Utber raise funds to publish his ‘The History of the Lang Lang Football Club’ by checking out the art show at The Howler Brewery in Lang Lang featuring well know artists Shantelle Perry, Kendra Heil, Kate Birrell, Susan Sutton, and others.
Round 18 – Richmond v Port Adelaide: Feeling Good
July 23, 2019 by 6 Comments
Kate Birrell was looking forward to a footy fix after a holiday in Bali, and her Tigers didn’t let her down. Kate was happy woman indeed!
Almanac Art: Kate Birrell – Street Rhythm exhibition
May 22, 2019 by 2 Comments
Kate Birrell’s exhibition of Melbourne urban life, Street Rhythm, has opened at Chapel Off Chapel. Pictures and details within.
Almanac Art – Kate Birrell: Street Rhythm Exhibition 21 May (opening night function) – 9th June
May 13, 2019 by 1 Comment
“Street Rhythm” is an exciting new exhibition of Kate Birrell’s recent paintings. The exhibition will be held at Chapel off Chapel, Prahran from 21st May to 9th June. Join Kate for Opening Night from 6.00pm to 8pm on Tuesday 21st May.
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